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The Seagull (Frayn, trans.)
Michael Frayn
The Seagull
by Anton Chekhov adapted by Benedict Andrews
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the depth and lyrical quality of the play. Many find it a masterful exploration of unrequited love and the human condition, praising its dark comedy and translation. However, some feel it can be dull or overly wordy, and a few express frustration over translation issues.
Lyrical storytelling Masterful exploration of themes Strong characters Great translation Some find it dull Translation issues noted
Synopsis
“The play has been flooded with light, like a room with the curtains drawn back.”
― John Peter, Sunday Times “The direct simplicity of this new translation … uncovers not only the nerve endings of Chekhov's restless malcontents but also their comic absurdities.
It is, as he always intended, actually funny.”
― Jack Tinker, Daily Mail
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Publication
Publisher Currency Press
Year 2011
Edition UK ed.
Pages 54
Language English
ISBN-13 9780868198989
ISBN-10 0868198986
The Seagull is a Australian & New Zealand play written by Anton Chekhov adapted by Benedict Andrews and published by Currency Press (2011).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle .
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